SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER MIXTURES DERIVED FROM ACORN KERNEL OIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darean A. Bague ◽  
Russell J. Franks
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
Kernel Oil ◽  
Biodiesel Fuels ◽  
Percentage Conversion

Abstract Biodiesel fuels are produced via transesterification of a triacylglycerol (TAG, e.g. vegetable oil, waste cooking oil, or animal fats) with a short-chain alkyl alcohol in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Alternative TAG sources, ones not derived from plants used as human food sources, have been of particular recent interest. In this work, the oil extracted from the endosperm of acorns, acorn kernel oil (AKO), was used as an alternative TAG source for the synthesis of biodiesel fuels. Acorns were collected from various species of oak trees (Quercus spp.) in the city of Nacogdoches, Texas. AKO was extracted from the acorn endosperm. The AKO was then subjected to acid-catalyzed and base-catalyzed transesterification with methanol and ethanol to produce acorn kernel oil methyl esters (AKOME) and acorn kernel oil ethyl esters (AKOEE) respectively. Concentrated H2SO4 was used as the acid catalyst and K2CO3 was used as the base catalyst. The effect of using a room temperature ionic liquid on percentage conversion for base-catalyzed transesterification was also investigated. Product mixtures were characterized using 1H-NMR spectroscopy. The NMR data were used to confirm the presence of transesterified products as well as to quantify the percentage conversion for the reaction. Percent conversion results ranged from 96 to 98% for AKOME products and 96 to 97% for AKOEE products.

Production of methyl esters from waste cooking oil and chicken fat oil via simultaneous esterification and transesterification using acid catalyst

2020 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
pp. 113366
Author(s):  
Shatesh Kumar ◽  
Mohd Razali Shamsuddin ◽  
M.S Ahmad Farabi ◽  
Mohd Izham Saiman ◽  
Zulkarnain Zainal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Chicken Fat ◽  
Cooking Oil

scholarly journals Spectroscopic studies of the quality of WCO (Waste Cooking Oil) fatty acid methyl esters

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 02019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Matwijczuk ◽  
Grzegorz Zając ◽  
Dariusz Karcz ◽  
Edyta Chruściel ◽  
Alicja Matwijczuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Molecular Spectroscopy ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Electron Absorption ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
Cooking Oil ◽  
Acid Methyl

Different kinds of biodiesel fuels become more and more attractive form of fuel due to their unique characteristics such as: biodegradability, replenishability, and what is more a very low level of toxicity in terms of using them as a fuel. The test on the quality of diesel fuel is becoming a very important issue mainly due to the fact that its high quality may play an important role in the process of commercialization and admitting it on the market. The most popular techniques among the wellknown are: molecular spectroscopy and molecular chromatography (especially the spectroscopy of the electron absorption and primarily the infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)).The issue presents a part of the results obtained with the use of spectroscopy of the electron absorption and in majority infrared spectroscopy FTIR selected for testing samples of the acid fats WCO (Waste Cooking Oil) types. The samples were obtained using laboratory methods from sunflower oil and additionally from waste animal fats delivered from slaughterhouses. Acid methyl esters were selected as references to present the samples. In order to facilitate the spectroscopic analysis, free glycerol, methanol, esters and methyl linolenic acid were measured

scholarly journals Activity and Stability of Immobilized Lipase for Utilization in Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azianna Gusniah ◽  
Harumi Veny ◽  
Fazlena Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Activation Energy ◽  
Immobilized Lipase ◽  
Minimum Energy ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Thermomyces Lanuginosus ◽  
Pseudomonas Cepacia ◽  
Enzymatic Transesterification ◽  
Animal Fats ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Biodiesel is fatty acid methyl ester that commonly derived from vegetable oils and animal fats that can be produced through enzymatic transesterification using lipase. In this study, three different types of lipase were used, which are Lipase Immobilized Pseudomonas cepacia, PcL, Thermomyces lanuginosus, TLIM, and Candida Antarctica A (recombinant from Aspergillus oryzae), CALA. These lipases were compared based on their activity at different pH (6-10), temperature (30-50 °C), activation energy, and amount of lipase loading for hydrolysis of p-NPA into n-NP. The result indicates that among the lipase used in the study, CALA is the preferable biocatalyst in the hydrolysis of p-NPA due to the minimum energy required and higher enzymatic activity at 20 mg of enzyme loading. PcL and CALA used in the study gave the optimum activity at pH 9 except for TLIM at pH 8 and the optimum temperature at 40 °C. The kinetic data obtained for CALA in this reaction were Km = 57.412 mM and Vm = 70 µM/min. This finding shows that CALA is beneficial biocatalysts for the transesterification process to obtain a higher product with lower activation energy. Copyright © 2020 BCREC Group. All rights reserved 

scholarly journals GAS EMISSIONS AND MUTAGENIC EFFECTS OF DIESEL AND BIODIESEL FUELS

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (4C) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Phan Quang Thang
Keyword(s):  
Ames Test ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Organic Pollutant ◽  
Mutagenic Effect ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Exhaust Gas ◽  
Direct Sampling ◽  
Biodiesel Fuels ◽  
Mutagenic Effects

The Ames test has been used to evaluate the mutagenic effect of exhaust gas using diesel and biodiesel fuels (BDFs) from power generator. The Salmonella typhimurium (TA98 and TA100 tester strain) were cultured because of the most sensitive for organic pollutant. The direct sampling from gas emission for Ames test was the first time proposed. Six low molecular-weight methyl esters (LMW-MEs) found in exhaust gas when using biofuels have been tested to reveal that they are not mutagenic but toxic. The quality control standards such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and sodium azide (NaN3) were used as negative and positive control in all culture processes. DMSO is the best adsorbent to trap the pollutants in exhaust gas. The mutagenic effects of Diesel fuel (DF) with Jatropha BDF (JCO) and waste cooking oil BDF (WCO) have been evaluated. The highest mutagenicity of WCO was observed in both TA 98 and TA100 testers strain. For the same engine, the mutagenic test result is different between two kinds of BDFs. BDFs showed increased mutagenicity higher than DF with WCO>JCO>DF. The number of revertant colonies are 623>508>424 for TA100 and 66>50>41 for TA98, respectively. 

scholarly journals Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel Use in Two Off-Road Diesel Engines

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Guo ◽  
Edward Peltier ◽  
Ray E. Carter ◽  
Alex J. Krejci ◽  
Susan M. Stagg-Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Combustion Products ◽  
Exhaust Emissions ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Cooking Oil ◽  
The Difference

This study examines the composition and combustion performance of biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil. Six fuel batches produced from waste oil used in dining-hall fryers were examined to determine their physical and chemical properties, including their elemental and fatty acid methyl ester composition. Oleic and linoleic methyl esters accounted for more than 70% of the fuel composition, while the oxygen content averaged 10.2% by weight. Exhaust emissions were monitored for 5–100% biodiesel blends using two off-road engines: a 2007 Yanmar diesel generator and a 1993 John Deere front mower. Increasing biodiesel content resulted in reduced emissions of partial combustion products from the diesel generator but a rise in NOx, with the greatest changes occurring between 5 and 20% biodiesel content. For the riding mower, biodiesel content up to 50% had little effect on emissions, while NOx and total hydrocarbon emissions decreased with 100% biodiesel. The difference in NOx emissions is attributed to the two different fuel injection control designs used in the two engines. These results indicate that the effects of biodiesel use on nonroad engine exhaust emissions may be substantially lower in older engines optimized for performance over emissions control.

Synthesis and Characterization of Heterogeneous Solid Acid Catalyst from Alstonia Scolaris Stalks for Biodiesel Production using Waste Cooking Oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charishma Venkata Sai Anne ◽  
Karthikeyan S. ◽  
Arun C.
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Solid Acid ◽  
Solid Acid Catalyst ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Wood Biomass ◽  
Waste Wood ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cooking Oil

Background: Waste biomass derived reusable heterogeneous acid based catalysts are more suitable to overcome the problems associated with homogeneous catalysts. The use of agricultural biomass as catalyst for transesterification process is more economical and it reduces the overall production cost of biodiesel. The identification of an appropriate suitable catalyst for effective transesterification will be a landmark in biofuel sector Objective: In the present investigation, waste wood biomass was used to prepare a low cost sulfonated solid acid catalyst for the production of biodiesel using waste cooking oil. Methods: The pretreated wood biomass was first calcined then sulfonated with H2SO4. The catalyst was characterized by various analyses such as, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The central composite design (CCD) based response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to study the influence of individual process variables such as temperature, catalyst load, methanol to oil molar ration and reaction time on biodiesel yield. Results: The obtained optimized conditions are as follows: temperature (165 ˚C), catalyst loading (1.625 wt%), methanol to oil molar ratio (15:1) and reaction time (143 min) with a maximum biodiesel yield of 95 %. The Gas chromatographymass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of biodiesel produced from waste cooking oil was showed that it has a mixture of both monounsaturated and saturated methyl esters. Conclusion: Thus the waste wood biomass derived heterogeneous catalyst for the transesterification process of waste cooking oil can be applied for sustainable biodiesel production by adding an additional value for the waste materials and also eliminating the disposable problem of waste oils.

scholarly journals Evaluation of 3-Methylbutanoic Acid Methyl Ester as a Factor Influencing Flavor Cleanness in Arabica Specialty Coffee

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5413
Author(s):  
Keiko Iwasa ◽  
Harumichi Seta ◽  
Yoshihide Matsuo ◽  
Koichi Nakahara
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Ester ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Arabica Coffee ◽  
Acid Methyl ◽  
Coffee Brew ◽  
Coffee Beans ◽  
Specialty Coffee

This paper reports on the chemical compounds in arabica coffee beans with a high Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) cupping score, especially those in specialty coffee beans. We investigated the relationship between the chemical compounds and cupping scores by considering 16 types of Coffea arabica (arabica coffee) beans from Guatemala (SCA cupping score of 76.5–89.0 points). Non-targeted gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-based chemometric profiling indicated that specialty beans with a high cupping score contained considerable amounts of methyl-esterified compounds (MECs), including 3-methylbutanoic acid methyl ester (3-MBM), and other fatty acid methyl esters. The effect of MECs on flavor quality was verified by spiking the coffee brew with 3-MBM, which was the top-ranked component, as obtained through a regression model associated with cupping scores. Notably, 3-MBM was responsible for the fresh-fruity aroma and cleanness of the coffee brew. Although cleanness is a significant factor for specialty beans, the identification of compounds that contribute to cleanness has not been reported in previous research. The chemometric profiling approach coupled with spiking test validation will improve the identification and characterization of 3-MBM commonly found in arabica specialty beans. Therefore, 3-MBM, either alone or together with MECs, can be used as a marker in coffee production.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Fingerprinting and In Vitro Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of the Aerial Parts of Thymus marschallianus Willd. and Thymus seravschanicus Klokov Growing Widely in Southern Kazakhstan

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3193
Author(s):  
Bagda Sagynaikyzy Zhumakanova ◽  
Izabela Korona-Głowniak ◽  
Krystyna Skalicka-Woźniak ◽  
Agnieszka Ludwiczuk ◽  
Tomasz Baj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Protocatechuic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Bactericidal Effect ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Antimicrobial And Antioxidant Activity

The chemical composition of the hydroethanolic extracts (60% v/v) from the aerial parts of Thymus marschallianus Willd (TM) and Thymus seravschanicus Klokov (TS) from Southern Kazakhstan flora was analyzed together with their hexane fractions. Determination of antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activities of both extracts was also performed. RP-HPLC/PDA and HPLC/ESI-QTOF-MS showed that there were some differences between the composition of both extracts. The most characteristic components of TM were rosmarinic acid, protocatechuic acid, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, and apigenin 7-O-glucuronide, while protocatechuic acid, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, luteolin 7-O-glucuronide, and eriodictyol predominated in TS. The content of polyplenols was higher in TS than in TM. The GC-MS analysis of the volatile fraction of both examined extracts revealed the presence of thymol and carvacrol. Additionally, sesquiterpenoids, fatty acids, and their ethyl esters were found in TM, and fatty acid methyl esters in TS. The antioxidant activity of both extracts was similar. The antibacterial activity of TS extract was somewhat higher than TM, while antifungal activity was the same. TS extract was the most active against Helicobacter pylori ATCC 43504 with MIC (minimal inhibitory concentration) = 0.625 mg/mL, exerting a bactericidal effect. The obtained data provide novel information about the phytochemistry of both thyme species and suggest new potential application of TS as a source of bioactive compounds, especially with anti-H. pylori activity.

Catalyzing learning with green chemistry undergraduate research

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey A Welch
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Furfuryl Alcohol ◽  
Solid Acid Catalyst ◽  
Acid Catalyst ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Transfer Hydrogenation ◽  
Isopropyl Ether ◽  
Chemistry Curriculum ◽  
Undergraduate Chemistry ◽  
Chemistry Research

AbstractGreen chemistry and sustainability are important concepts to incorporate into the undergraduate chemistry curriculum. Through the development of innovative undergraduate chemistry research projects in these areas, retention of students in the physical sciences can be improved. This paper describes two projects in undergraduate catalysis research: hydrogenation of furfural and the esterification of biooil from pyrolyzed wood. Catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) of furfural with Pd/C led to the production of furfuryl alcohol, furfuryl isopropyl ether, 2-methylfuran, and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. The metal chloride additives improved selectivity for furfuryl alcohol and furfuryl isopropyl ether. Catalytic conversion of pyrolyzed wood biooil in ethanol with a solid acid catalyst yielded ethyl esters, including ethyl acetate and ethyl propionate, as characterized by GC/MS These projects are described in the context of engaging undergraduate students in hands-on research for the purpose of improving retention and persistence, as well as preparing young scientists to enter graduate programs and the STEM workforce.

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